Contraband animal products in UK's "Queen's Warehouse"
The seized materials, which are either forbidden to be imported into the UK or have incorrect documentation, are impounded by Border Force staff operating under CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
All photos taken in London, England, Nov. 14, 2013
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A UK Border Force officer holds a taxidermy alligator head, which has been seized by UK Border Force staff.
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A Border Force officer holds diet pills containing prohibited ingredients, which have been seized by UK Border Force staff, and are held near the "Queen's Warehouse."
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Taxidermy endangered species, which have been seized by UK Border Force officers, are held near the "Queen's Warehouse."London
A taxidermy marine turtle which has been seized by UK Border Force officers is held in the "Queen's Warehouse."London
Taxidermy alligators which have been seized by UK Border Force officers are held near the "Queen's Warehouse."London
A snake in a bottle of spirits, which has been seized by UK Border Force staff, is held near the "Queen's Warehouse."London
A taxidermy turtle, which has been seized by UK Border Force officers, is held near the "Queen's Warehouse."London
Grant Miller, Head of National CITES Team within UK Border Force, holds a rhino horn, which has been seized by UK Border Force staff, and is held near the "Queen's Warehouse."London
Taxidermy alligators which have been seized by UK Border Force officers are held near the "Queen's Warehouse."